Geniuses Deserved Special Treatment

"A space!?"

A flicker of surprise appeared in Gu Han's eyes.

After sinking his divine sense into the Black Tortoise Shell, he discovered that it connected to a special space, three meters in length, width, and height. It contained twenty-seven cubic meters, roughly one-fifth the size of No. A1.

Before he could explore the space, a stream of information flooded into his mind.

Because he had broken through to Dou Zhe, the Black Tortoise Shell had recovered a trace of its power and opened the Xuanwu Secret Realm.

It was a small, growing world whose space would expand as his soul power increased.

When he broke through to One Star Dou Zhe, his Soul Realm had already reached the early Mortal Realm with the shell's help.

"As expected." A surge of excitement rose within Gu Han.

The seniors who had transmigrated before him had been right. A cheat was satisfying for a moment, but having one forever was endlessly satisfying.

"Store!"

Gu Han took the Jade Spirit Fruit from his Storage Ring and placed it into the Xuanwu Secret Realm.

He was the cautious type. Things like Feng Qing'er discovering the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Essence Blood inside Xiao Yan's Ring had to be prevented at the source.

From now on, ordinary things that could be openly displayed would go into his Storage Ring, while everything else would be kept in the Xuanwu Secret Realm.

"And that Jade Spirit Fruit Tree." Gu Han's thoughts became more active.

He knew his limits and had not planned to touch the Jade Spirit Fruit Tree anytime soon.

But now that he possessed a portable secret realm capable of holding living things, where Heaven and Earth Energy would soon become three times denser than outside, he could not let such a treasure remain out in the open.

"However, since the Jade Spirit Fruit was just stolen, the Mo Family will definitely be watching closely. I can't act for now. I should check the Opportunities first."

Gu Han calmed his thoughts and communicated with the Black Tortoise Shell once more.

The next moment, two pieces of information appeared in his mind.

[On the second floor of the Transmission Hall, Room 99 contains a Low Grade Xuan Grade Ice Attribute Technique, the Mysterious Ice Force. It is perfectly suited to your current cultivation.]

[After discovering that the Jade Spirit Fruit had been stolen, Mo Yu flew into a rage. He arranged for people to keep watch at the entrance to the path and planned to use the strength of his family and Teacher to gather information on the Jade Spirit Fruit, following the clues to find the thief.]

"Just in time."

A faint smile appeared in Gu Han's eyes.

The Black Tortoise Shell had mentioned that the Opportunities it provided were all things he urgently needed and was capable of obtaining.

These two Opportunities gave him an even deeper understanding of that.

Since there was a suitable technique, he should obtain it and begin cultivating as soon as possible.

Bang!

Gu Han arrived at the entrance of the maze and pressed down on his Token.

After pushing open the door and stepping outside, he discovered that someone was also pushing open the door to Jiazi Room No. 2 across from him.

Their eyes met, and surprise flashed through both Gu Han's and Nalan Yanran's eyes.

Neither had expected to encounter the person they had met yesterday morning again today.

Gu Han nodded in greeting, then turned and walked out of the Cultivation Hall.

A strange look flashed through Nalan Yanran's beautiful eyes. Without saying anything, she also headed outside.

"Steward."

Gu Han arrived at the Registration Office and returned the Training Room Token.

The middle-aged man, who had been dozing, opened his eyes. Seeing Gu Han's healthy complexion, a glimmer appeared in his gaze.

"You broke through successfully?" The middle-aged man accepted the Token and asked for confirmation.

"Yes." Gu Han answered decisively.

"Good, very good." The middle-aged man smiled and nodded. After completing the registration, he returned Gu Han's Identity Token. "Go to the Outer Affairs Hall and complete your Outer Disciple registration first. You can collect the exclusive robes and sword for Outer Disciples there."

"At your age, you can also receive additional benefits granted by the sect."

"Thank you, Steward." Gu Han accepted and put away the Token, then looked up and asked, "May I know your name?"

"My surname is Zhang. You may call me Steward Zhang." Steward Zhang was very friendly.

"This disciple will remember." Gu Han answered seriously, then turned toward the entrance of the Cultivation Hall.

"Steward Zhang, the Token." Nalan Yanran arrived at the Registration Office and returned the Token for Jiazi Room No. 2.

Steward Zhang completed the registration meticulously. "Young Sect Master, it is done."

"Mm." Nalan Yanran nodded slightly. After Gu Han's figure disappeared through the entrance, she asked, "Who is that?"

"Gu Han, the first-place winner of the Preliminary Disciple Tournament two days ago," Steward Zhang replied respectfully.

"So he is Gu Han." A trace of curiosity flashed through Nalan Yanran's eyes.

She had heard Teacher Yun Yun mention that Gu Han possessed exceptional cultivation talent, no worse than her own.

At the time, she had not thought much of it, but after comparing them carefully now, his talent seemed to be even greater than hers.

She had begun cultivating Dou Qi on her fourth birthday and successfully broke through to Dou Zhe not long after her thirteenth birthday.

Gu Han had started cultivating when he was over six years old, yet he had successfully broken through to Dou Zhe before even turning fifteen.

She had also received instruction and guidance from her clan elders and Teacher Yun Yun.

"He does not possess one of the common five-element attributes, nor wind or lightning. He has the relatively rare Ice Attribute. The Misty Cloud Sect has no Teacher suitable for him, otherwise he would definitely become a Personal Disciple." Nalan Yanran thought silently, feeling that she could tell Teacher about this.

If Yun Yun learned that Gu Han's cultivation talent was even slightly better than hers, she would likely find a way to nurture him. In the future, he would become a source of strength for the Misty Cloud Sect.

Gu Han knew nothing of Nalan Yanran's thoughts. At that moment, he had already arrived at the Outer Affairs Hall.

"Steward, this disciple has broken through to Dou Zhe and wishes to apply to become an Outer Disciple." Gu Han approached the service counter.

"Wang Hao, handle this for him." An old man dozing in a reclining chair did not even open his eyes as he turned over.

A handsome, burly man standing nearby rose to his feet. With a serious expression, he pointed toward a black stone tablet more than three meters tall at the side. "Junior Brother, please place your Identity Token in the groove of the Testing Demonic Stone Tablet, then inject Dou Qi into it."

Gu Han walked over to the Testing Demonic Stone Tablet and did as instructed.

As he infused it with Dou Qi, the black stone tablet quickly emitted a brilliant light, and a line of large characters appeared on its surface.

[Gu Han, One Star Dou Zhe]

"Gu Han, One Star Dou Zhe."

Wang Hao announced the result and reached out to take Gu Han's Identity Token.

"Process it for him." The old man waved his hand dismissively.

But the next moment, he abruptly opened his eyes and flashed over to the wooden table. He examined Gu Han from head to toe. "You're that Gu Han who took first place in the Preliminary Disciple Tournament?"

The Misty Cloud Sect was divided into Probationary Disciples, Outer Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, and Core Disciples.

Probationary Disciples were cultivators in the Dou Qi stage. If they could not reach at least Seven-Stage Dou Disciple before turning eighteen, they would become sect servants or descend the mountain to work in one of the Misty Cloud Sect's businesses. Only disciples under eighteen could participate in the Preliminary Disciple Tournament.

After Probationary Disciples broke through to Dou Zhe, they could become Outer Disciples. If they could not reach Dou Master before turning twenty-five, they would be assigned outside the sect.

Outer Disciples who broke through to Dou Master before turning thirty could become Inner Sect Disciples. Otherwise, they would be assigned outside the sect as Stewards.

Those who reached Da Dou Shi before turning forty could become Core Disciples or choose to become Outer Sect Stewards.

Dou Ling could choose to become Inner Sect Stewards, while peak Dou Ling and Dou Wang would become Elders.

"Reporting to Steward, that is indeed this disciple." Gu Han replied calmly.

"If I remember correctly, you are fifteen this year?" the old man asked.

"There are still less than four months until my fifteenth birthday," Gu Han answered precisely.

"Good." The old man beckoned to Gu Han. "Come here. I'll handle your identity registration."

Gu Han subconsciously glanced at the young man holding his Identity Token.

"Don't mind him." The old man snatched the Identity Token away. "You're a genius. This brat isn't qualified to process an Outer Disciple Token for you."

Gu Han: "..."

Wang Hao: "..."